Coachlight Laundromat

Same situation as another reviewer. They don’t want you to use their dryers if you don’t use their washers.
As of 11÷13÷15 the standard washing machines require $ 4.00 to operate which seems a bit high.

You would think that with coin laundry becoming obsolete, this place would want your business. Not the case here. I went in to check out the machines and make sure there were some available since I had to walk some ways with my clothes. There were plenty open, which was a deal maker for me, but when I went to the coin machine, the attendant started harassing me voraciously because I didn’t have my clothes with me. I explained that I had a few loads and was walking and I wanted to make sure I wasn’t going to have to wait. Granted, I probably could have got the change when I came back, but I was in a time crunch and thought I could be proactive. Because of him harassing me, I left to get my laundry and decided to not go back. I didn’t want this chauvinistic man hovering over me to make sure I was doing my laundry the way he liked it (probably so he could take a mental inventory of my undergarments or something.)

Pretty much what you’d expect from a laundromat. Lots of machines and a change machine in the back. It’s in a nice location so you can drop your clothes off and walk a block to Rocks while you wait. The washing machines are a tad bit expensive at $ 4 per load, while the dryers are $.25 per 10 minutes.

I tried to use this laundromat because my apartment’s dryer broke after I had already washed my clothes. I went to Coachlight and was told not to bring my laundry into their store if I’m only going to dry it. I explained my situation, and I was told I could only use their store if I was going to wash and dry.

A little overpriced for the size of the washing machines. Otherwise your typical laundromat.

I’m a US Army veteran. I respect people and mind my own business But today The owner who was a Greek guy threatened to beat me up because I was a bit late for changing my clothes to the dryer.
The sign said its open until 10 pm. I came in at 9 pm so I don’t know what the issue was. The threatening language and incredibly racist demeanor here make me never want to come back again.
The guy thinks he is running a charity service and the world owes him something for a stack of washing machines.
I hope they go out of business soon. In fact I’m sure this rat infested place doesn’t have a very bright future.

This is my first Chicago laundromat experience and it could have been better. I got off work late and called ahead to ask about the last load, which I was told was 9pm. I had my laundry going by 8:50 so I thought I was being a good patron. However, the owner was quick to check in on me and reminded me several times they close at 10. She kept coming around, making sure I was doing my best to get out of there. She even made me split my laundry into two dry loads and use the hot setting to be done on time. I don’t like being rushed and now I’m taking my laundry home a crumpled hot mess. Thanks for a good first time experience?

I’m visiting from Hawaii and was looking for a laundromat near the hotel, after reading the reviews I wasn’t so sure I wanted to try this one. Well I was surprised, it was very clean and neat, everything worked well. The folding tables were spotless;) There is an attendant there, in the back, who you don’t notice at first, she came out several times to assist customers who needed it and mop up snow being tracked in. She was very nice. I would definitely recommend the Coachlight. They will also do your laundry for you, I just prefer to do it myself.

The current rate is $ 1.00/lb., which is still about as cheap (or cheaper) than it would be do to it yourself — in terms of time and supplies. My clothes were ready in under four hours. They came back perfectly folded and organized by like items. The employees are friendly and helpful. The machines look new and clean, if you opt to do it yourself. As for me, I don’t think I will ever wash another piece of clothing again. I think I’m in love!

Laundry friday! You know whereto go they have good peices big washers and dryers and everything is clean! They are open until late and the staff amd owner are nice :)

Very clean and they just upgraded a bunch of their washers. I like getting all my laundry done at once so i usually just bring a book or some knitting and wait. The owners usually stop by and say hello and are very friendly. A couple times they have let me start a dryer past the «final time» when I asked nicely. They are good people.
Be warned — the guy that runs the place will NOT let you take quarters if you aren’t doing laundry! I have seen him run several people out of the building when they tried to stop in for change without doing laundry. But I can’t say blame him!

Currently about $ 2.50 to wash and 25c per 10 min to dry. DO NOT try to start washing anytime after 8:45 PM, they WILL kick you out at 10:00 on the dot. I made that mistake and they didn’t let me finish drying my load. It’s the cheapest option in my neighborhood to wash, but I wish I had more choices.

Loved this place simply cause they have enough washer/​dryers and they are close to a bar! What’a not to like? Helpful staff and clean machines.

Great drop off service. It’s $ 1/​pound and everything comes back neatly folded. I’ve used this place a handful of times and have never had anything lost or misplaced.
Make sure to go to the back of the building to get the attention of the people working, otherwise they will look at you like you are there to do laundry yourself. VERY friendly and prompt. Will continue to use this service.
The one draw back is I wouldn’t take my handwash or delicates in to have washed.

This is the only laundromat for a few blocks. So if you live in the area you pretty much have to go here. Unless you are a millionaire who has his or her own laundry set. And probably wears satin underwear.
The way I like to do it is I get a couple «tall kitchen» hefty bags and fill them up with laundry and then head out down the block. Unfortunately the bags are kinda see thru so you can take a look at my stuff as I walk down the street if you want. But it’s none of your business so if you do that’s really your problem.
I can carry both bags with one hand over one shoulder. Most people can’t do that. I’ve been working out a little and I’ve been noticing the difference. When I walk down the block with those two bags both over one shoulder I’m pretty sure I can feel people checking me out a little. But I carry myself with a quiet professionalism. I’m alot of things but I’m not a show-​off.
Anyway, there are two kinds of laundry machines here. One kind is where you lift the lid and put the laundry inside straight from the top. The other kind is a new invention where you put the laundry in from the side. This is harder to do because you have to bend over alot. But it’s supposed to be worth it because the laundry spins sideways which is better for cleaning somehow. Personally, I’m not convinced about the sideways machines yet and have stuck with the top loaders. Plus I don’t like bending down over and over. It’s not worth all that, even if it will make my socks sparkle a little bit more.
I’ve chit chatted with the owner a few times. He seems like a decent dude whose weathered the many ups and downs of the laundry game in Lakeview over the years. It’s not easy running a laundry joint for a bunch of 20 and 30 somethings. And dealing with all those quarters. You see, the IRS looks at your energy expenditure and then extrapolates the washes purchased by customers. So the dollars in the dollar changer need to correspond to the washes done and the energy expenditures. But sometimes people bring in their own quarters which throws everything off. Then you get audited for no god damn good reason. Ugh… that sucks.
Personally I don’t care if the owner is siphoning off quarters to fund a losing ½ no limit holdem habit. Or else has a wife who can’t get enough of designer perfumes that cost way too much, even though she’s over 50 and it’s not making a huge difference. Mostly, I’m here for the laundry. Which I do at this place because it’s close. And hope nobody is checking out the underwear I’m washing which would be a rude thing to do.

Great drop off wash and fold service. It’s a little weird your first time there because they aren’t super excited about the customer service aspect, so if you’re like me, you stand at the front waiting for someone to offer to help you with no success. (The employees are stationed in a weird little room toward the back and rarely leave.) That said, once you get their attention, they are very friendly.
The service is speedy, reasonably priced, and my clothes come back clean and in good shape. I think the pet hair issue some people have noted has been resolved. My only complaint is that I wish they would use more softener. I hate stiff pj pants and towels.

Ugh, the name of this place makes me wish there was a stagecoach I could take here.
It’s like how we all feel when we first heard Ravenswood and pictured scary old mansions and rickety iron gates amidst a fog that never dissipates. When the L train enters the neighborhood, it turns into one rickety caboose. etc.
*sigh*
Anyways, It’s rarely crowded unless you come in at 8 and the machines aren’t overpriced.
Oh, I hope you like ABC playing in the background.
*goes back to dreaming about Ravenswood*

If you are living in a cockroach infested apartment building and fear whatever is lurking in the laundry room of your building, try a drop-​off service. This place has a wash and fold that costs about $ 1 per pound and their turnaround time is great.
Friendly staff. Clean facilities. Give them a try!

Their laundry drop-​off service is great. Friendly, fast, and very reasonable considering the time and energy I save by not running around my building (I have to go outside and then back in the basement door) to do laundry. The only minor issue is that a few articles came back with a couple pieces of dog hair from what I assume was someone else’s laundry bag — love animals well enough, however, just a «pet peeve» of mine.
*Cash only, no credit/​debit.*

First off I haven’t been to a laundromat in a number of years but I had to wash some of my larger bedding so I headed off to Coachlight.
This small laundromat was just like the ones that I remember from my childhood with rows of washers and dryers that seem to hold up the wall, a limited amount of seating, and a TV that was showing the local news. The price was great I used the medium sized washers and they were $ 2.00 and did their job. The dryers were 25 cents for ten minutes and they had hot air going inside of them.
The place was clean and there was even a soup center where you could buy soap for a single load (I think that’s a classic sign of a good laundromat).